Standing Side Crunch
Written By David Song
STANDING SIDE CRUNCH
This is a spinal lateral flexor strengthening exercise. Start by standing while holding a weight such as a kettlebell or dumbbell in one hand. Lean to the side without rotating the spine as far as you can comfortably go without shifting the hips. Then stand up straight and lean slightly to the opposite side to contract the muscles on the opposite side.
Muscles Involved:
External Oblique
Internal Oblique
Quadratus Lumborum
Related Conditions:
Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome
Thoracolumbar Syndrome
Myofascial Pain Syndrome Quadratus Lumborum
Non-Specific Low Back Pain
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